Story Courtesy UCF JENNA VANHOOSE Mike Carey, a 34-year collegiate coaching veteran with Big 12 Conference experience, has been hired as assistant coach for the UCF women’s basketball program, head coach Sytia Messer announced on Wednesday. “We are excited for Coach Carey to join our staff,” said Messer. “He brings a wealth of experience and
Youngstown State’s Barnes takes leave of absence
Youngstown State head women’s basketball coach John Barnes is taking a leave of absence to focus on personal family matters. Associate Head Coach John Nicolais, who has provided stable leadership alongside Barnes since the pair arrived together at YSU in 2013, will serve as acting head coach until Barnes returns. “We support Coach Barnes’ decision, and we will
Cerezuela Robuste Joins South Florida Women’s Basketball Staff
Gina Cerezuela Robuste has joined the University of South Florida’s women’s basketball staff as an assistant coach/director of global recruiting, announced by head coach Jose Fernandez on Monday. “We are really excited about Gina (Cerezuela Robuste) joining our staff here at South Florida,” said head coach Fernandez. “Her main responsibilities will center around global recruiting in Europe and she
Gordon hired as Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach at Northern Illinois
Northern Illinois University women’s basketball head coach Lisa Carlsen announced the addition of Imani Gordon to the Huskies’ coaching staff. “We are excited to welcome Imani to the Huskie family,” Carlsen said. “She brings valuable experience to our program both as an exceptional player at the Division I level as well as her coaching background.” Gordon comes to DeKalb
Alvarado named Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Hawai’i Pacific
Ray Alvarado enters his first year at the helm of the Hawai’i Pacific University Women’s Basketball Program. Renowned for his extensive experience in developing defensive-led championship programs, is set to lead the HPU Sharks to new heights. His impressive resume includes over 30 years of progressive experience in expanding and building competitive basketball programs. Notably,
NAIA NEWS: Lovitsch promoted to Interim Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Saint Xavier
Assistant coach Sidney Lovitsch has been named the interim head coach of the Saint Xavier University women’s basketball team for the 2023-24 season. She takes over the program after former head coach Travis Brewster accepted the same position at NCAA Division II Chadron State College (Neb.) earlier this month. Lovitsch joined the SXU coaching staff last season
D3 NEWS: Long-time D1 assistant Marshall named WBB Head Coach at York College (NY)
York College interim director of athletics Chris Monasch announced Wednesday the appointment of Jason Marshall to lead the women’s basketball program as head coach. “We are excited to welcome Jason Marshall to York College as our new women’s basketball coach. Coach Marshall has had numerous experiences at schools with various characteristics that will serve him
Stony Brook’s Langford earns contract extension
Stony Brook Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron has announced that women’s basketball head coach Ashley Langford has signed a contract extension through 2028. “Our women’s basketball program is thriving under Ashley’s leadership, and I am very excited to extend our partnership together. Ashley is a tremendous competitor and a caring mentor who invests so much of herself
Cleveland State CC names Phillips as new Women’s Basketball Head Coach
Cleveland State hired Lisa Phillips to lead the team this season and she is looking for more than just on the court success. “My goal here is to build those foundational pieces that take these young women to the next level, not only on the court but in their academics and future careers,” head coach
Bracey extended through 2027-28 at UIC
The University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) has extended the contract of women’s basketball head coach Ashleen Bracey through the 2027-28 season, Director of Athletics Michael Lipitz announced Friday. The one-year extension was approved by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees at its meeting this week. “Coach Bracey’s immediate impact on the culture and competitiveness of UIC women’s basketball